On Friday the 14th November, 2014 the International
Women’s Association in Akita enjoyed the 31st meeting in
Goshono. 12 attended a talk by Ms.
Makiko Tsuchida on ‘My lovely, Soulful Italy’.
Ms. Tsuchida’s talk traced her encounter with Rome, Italy, where she was
for 15 years, working as one of the Japanese/Italian, museum and gallery
guides. Ms. Tsuchida explained that when she was very young she would never
have thought that her life would have taken her to Italy. We are all never sure of our destinies.
During her talk, using power point through the computer and
television, we learnt so much about Italian food, historical events and
customs. Her talk was well received and
appreciated and we also learnt some every day, useful Italian phrases.
Ms. Tsuchida is now teaching in Akita at the Iyataka Culture School,
the Fonte Culture School and also takes private lessons. Once or twice a year Ms. Tsuchida is also
taking small group tours over to Italy.
These tours enjoy time for savoring all the wonderful things of Italy.
After the talk we all enjoyed a potluck supper which was prepared by
all the attendants, during which time we all had time to talk to Ms. Tsuchida
and exchange information and friendship.
A vote of thanks was given and a small fee presented.
The meeting was closed with the agreement of re-writing the
Constitution of the IWA in Akita which will be posted on the IWA blog soon.
May we thank everyone for all the support for the evening’s
success. We look forward to meeting
again in the New Year when we shall enjoy a New Year party. Details to be decided later and posted on the
blog.
May I take this opportunity to wish the IWA in Akita a very Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2015!
